Tangible Technology
Also known as: Tangible Interface, Tangible User Interface, TUI
Technology that connects physical objects to digital systems, allowing users to interact with computing through touching, manipulating, and moving real-world objects rather than through screens or keyboards. Tangible technologies are particularly valuable in accessibility contexts because they leverage physical and sensory engagement, providing alternative interaction modes for people who find conventional graphical interfaces difficult to use. For people with intellectual disabilities, tangible technology can support self-expression, social interaction, and creative engagement by making digital experiences more concrete, embodied, and intuitive.